Revolutions of 1848

1. Germany

1.1. wanted to unify the country

1.2. wanted freedom of press and assembly

1.3. not well coordinated

1.3.1. ultimately failed

2. other countries

2.1. tried to end absolute monarchy

2.2. tried to unify separate states

2.3. tried to reform harsh government to be more liberal

3. effects

3.1. all revolutions ultimately failed

3.2. caused increased nationalism and liberalism

3.3. showed citizens' dislike of their governments

4. causes

4.1. end of Napoleonic era

4.2. Industrial revolution

4.2.1. less jobs for skilled workers

4.2.2. bad living & working conditions

4.3. potato famine & agricultural failures

4.4. nationalism & want for government change

5. France

5.1. a banquet was stopped from happening

5.1.1. people wanted the government to be less controlling

5.2. people wanted to "rule themselves"

5.3. led to creation of the French Second Republic